CEO-Led Corporate Development Associate (M&A)

Continuum Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Solutions is seeking a Corporate Development Associate in Houston for a 2–3 year, pre-MBA-style path. The role offers direct CEO exposure and involvement across strategy, modeling, capital markets, and M&A, with the opportunity to build high-impact business cases and financial models.

You will work closely with the leadership team on growth initiatives, market analysis, and investor communications while gaining visibility across the organization.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or corporate development.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for executive presentations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and executive team on strategic initiatives, reporting, and capital markets activities.
• Own and maintain Excel-based financial models, projections, and scenario analyses.
• Evaluate new growth markets, products, and commercial opportunities, building business cases and economic models.
• Support M&A diligence, deal execution, and integration planning.
• Prepare board-level and investor-facing presentations.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and expansion opportunities.
• Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs using Power BI or Tableau.
• Assist in developing processes and infrastructure as the company scales.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics/Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Continuum Solutions is seeking a Corporate Development Associate in Houston for a 2–3 year, pre-MBA-style path. The role offers direct CEO exposure and involvement across strategy, modeling, capital markets, and M&A, with the opportunity to build high-impact business cases and financial models.

You will work closely with the leadership team on growth initiatives, market analysis, and investor communications while gaining visibility across the organization.